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NRSO |
| description |
Tower Rock Campground is named for the impressive pillar that looms nearby and offers semi-private sites shaded by a mix of cedar, Douglas fir and maple. |
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Take Highway 12 east from I-5 and head south on Road 25. Go left at Y towards Highway 23 and continue for 8 miles. Take a right on Road 28 and another right on Road 76. Proceed to the campground. |
| facilitiesDescription |
Tower Rock provides easy RV camping with paved parking spurs that can accommodate vehicles between 20 to 40 feet. Drinking water, picnic tables and campfire rings are provided. This facility has vault toilets. |
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Tower Rock Campground |
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71640 |
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http://www.reserveamerica.com/campsiteSearch.do?contractCode=NRSO&parkId=71640&cmp=39-32--joewils |
| importantInformation |
Certain sites are non-reservable and are available onsite on a first-come, first-served basis. This facility is pet friendly so long as animals are picked up after and kept on their leashes. The camping fee includes entry for 1 vehicle and 1 legally towed vehicle; any extra vehicles will be subject to an extra vehicle fee at the campground. Help prevent the spread of invasive species by inspecting and cleaning packs, equipment and tires before using lake or trails. For additional information check out HoodooRecreation.com Click here for more information about Gifford Pinchot National Forest Don't Move Firewood: Please protect Pacific Northwest forests by preventing the spread of invasive species. Firewood can carry insects and diseases that can threaten the health of our western forests. You can make a difference by obtaining and burning your firewood near your camping destination. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information. |
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Tower Rock Campground is just east of Mount St. Helens, making it a convenient base for exploring this volcanic monument. Layser Cave Interpretive Site, which has a short trail leading to the cave, is also nearby. |
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| orientationDescription |
Tower Rock Campground is located about a quarter mile from the south bank of the Cispus River on the east side of Mount St. Helens. The terrain is mostly meadow and mountainside, as the campground is surrounded by mountains on almost every side. |
| recreationDescription |
A privately-owned trout pond offers fishing nearby, but anglers can also cast for brook trout in the Cispus River. The Burley Mountain trailhead is located off of Forest Road 28, about 4 miles from the Highway 23 intersection. From this trailhead, visitors can hike to multiple waterfalls, including Angel Falls. |